Overall score
Don
45.0/100
Stony Rise
45.6/100
Don vs Stony Rise, TAS Suburb Comparison
Don for families and beach lifestyle; Stony Rise for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DonStony Rise
Crime rate
Don
54.0 / 1k
Stony Rise
54.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Don
26
Stony Rise
22
Population
Don
647
Stony Rise
728
Metric leadDon 2Stony Rise 72 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesStony Rise
- Best for familiesDon
- Best for beach lifestyleDon
- Best for investmentStony Rise
- Best for best valueStony Rise
- Best for best schoolsDon
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Don | Stony Rise |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.0/100 | 45.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 40.5/100 | 65.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 54.0 / 1k | 54.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 1 | 6 |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 15.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 26 | 22 |
| Green cover | 5.6% | 21.0% |
| Population | 647 | 728 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Don is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm, while Stony Rise is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote. Don leans into coastal living, while Stony Rise feels more inland and suburban in character.
Don tends to lead on nearby cafés and amenities, plus stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Stony Rise stands out for housing affordability, schools and education options, and public transport access. On housing, Don sits in a well priced band, compared with a approachable feel in Stony Rise.
Choose Don if you are weighing retirees and people chasing a beach lifestyle; lean toward Stony Rise for investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.